It Meant Everything

VIVIENNE AND JEREMY sat in silence after Ezekiel and Vince left. Jeremy’s face was unreadable, and Vivienne couldn’t help but feel guilty somehow. Although it was not her fault because it was Ezekiel who kissed her, she had made it clear to Jeremy earlier that she and Ezekiel were just co-parenting, but now it felt like she had been lying. Ezekiel's kiss had complicated everything, making it look like they were back together.

Vera, on the other hand, was smiling because happiness as her father’s number one supporter.

“Mom, did you see? Dad kissed you! I think he wants to be with you again. We can be a family!” she uttered cheerfully.

Vivienne forced a smile, feeling embarrassed. She glanced at Jeremy, who remained silent, and then turned to Vera.

“S-Sweetie, that’s not what it means. Your dad and I are just trying to get along for you and Vince.”

“But Mom,” Vera continued, her eyes wide with excitement, “I saw it! He kissed you! That means he loves you, right?”

Vivienne took a deep